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Warehouse AMR

R5

Built by AutoStore · Norway

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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The R5 is a Warehouse AMR developed by AutoStore (Norway). Key specifications: type g2p shelf, navigation other, battery type lead acid.

RoboScore

53.8/ 100

Adequate evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%87/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%66/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Ranked #176 of 451 in the Warehouse AMR standing.

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Where it has stood71 days · best #134 · worst #215
#1 · started #215#451

4 days carry something the board can name:

  • 15 Aug Its maker's news lifted the score 1.44 — the board noticed.
  • 5 Sept RoboScore rose 2.20 — its evidence changed.
  • 10 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 0.53 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 13 Oct, taken against 451 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

Autonomous cube-storage robot for warehouse picking and bin retrieval in automated storage systems.

Flagship features

  • Unique cube-storage grid system, not a traditional AMR on flat floor
  • 24/7 operational capability with opportunistic charging
  • Uses 2.4 GHz radio frequency
  • R5+ variant optimized for taller 425 mm bins
  • R5 remains focus product; R5/R5+ can coexist on same grid
  • Robots report position continuously to central controller for collision avoidance

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1996

IPO

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Warehouse AMR
Type
g2p shelf
Navigation
other
Battery type
lead acid
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1996

Detailed specifications

What it is built for6
Industries
ecommerce fulfillment,retail dc,general warehousing
Applications
goods to person
Sub Category
goods to person
Payload Class
light
Industries Served
e-commerce,retail,3PL,manufacturing
Primary Applications
each picking
Movement & precision1
Obstacle Detection
Yes
Power & runtime2
Auto Docking
Yes
Auto Charging
Yes
Controls & integration3
Fleet Software
AutoStore Controller
Software Platform
AutoStore Controller
Connectivity Options
wifi
Buying & support4
Model Variants
R5,R5+
Price On Request
Yes
Availability Status
available
Service Network Density
global
Other details5
Acceleration Ms2
0.8
Fleet Management
Yes
Battery Capacity Kwh
2.52
Opportunity Charging
Yes
Picks Per Hour Per Robot
30

Who runs it· deployment evidence

No deployment evidence on file

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Company milestones

  • Jan 2022LaunchAutoStore launches R5+ robot
  • Oct 2021FundingIPO
  • 2023LaunchAutoStore launches R5 Pro robot
  • 2023LaunchSwisslog offers AutoStore R5 Pro robot
  • 2017MilestoneGlobal installation milestone
  • 2005LaunchFirst commercial delivery
  • 1995MilestoneFounded in Norway
  • —MilestoneR5 Pro introduced as a new AutoStore robot

AutoStore in the news

the maker

8 events

AutoStore Unveils Fall 2026 Fulfillment Hardware and Software Lineup

News about AutoStore, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 6 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore — the evidence half of the RoboIndex — and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all AutoStore news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the R5?
The R5 is developed by AutoStore, based in Norway.
What type of robot is the R5?
The R5 is a Warehouse AMR made by AutoStore.
How much does the R5 cost?
Pricing for the R5 is not publicly listed — contact AutoStore for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the R5?
Key specifications of the R5: type g2p shelf, navigation other, battery type lead acid.

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